Bunk beds built to those regulations are generally built to hold an adult weighing up to 250 pounds. If you are pushing the limits, try cedar instead of pine. In the beds we sell, the cedar logs are 5 ½ to 6 inches in diameter, while the pine is about 3 ½ inches in diameter. They are both built to federal specifications, and the pine bunk beds are very solid and strong, but if there is a question in your mind, go for the bigger logs. And of course, you can always put the big fella on the bottom, too.

Top 5 Bunk Beds To Choose From. Perhaps the best space-saving bed idea one can ever conceive is getting a new bunk bed. A bunk bed is a two-in-one type of bed. One bed is propped on top of another and is only separated by four poles and a ladder. Some bunk-type beds today have pull-out beds underneath so more people can share the space. This is one of the best bedding ideas for people who have limited room space. It is ideal for those living in dormitories, small apartments, RVs and boats. It is also good choice for parents who have kids.

A good way to learn about bunk bed construction before you attempt it on your own is to help a friend put his bunk beds together. Usually, if you think about it, pre-packaged bunk beds come with the "plans" to build them. They outline the tools that you will need, the nuts and bolts that you`re supposed to have, and give step-by-step instructions for helping you do it yourself.